Intake & Brief Intervention Clinician headspace Dandenong

• Part-time (0.4 FTE) ongoing position 
• Based at headspace Dandenong on the lands of the Boon Wurrung People
• Salary dependent on qualifications & experience 12% Super Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550

Support young people at a pivotal moment in their mental health journey.
Join headspace Dandenong as an Intake and Brief Intervention Clinician and be the first point of support for young people seeking help. Youll play a critical role in providing early evidence-based care - where timely connection can shape a young persons trajectory.

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation with Each as a leading agency since 2006. We provide early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12-25 across Australia offering support across over 145 communities including in-person online and phone counselling vocational support and school-based programs.

Your role your impact
In this role you will:

• Be the first point of contact creating a safe welcoming experience for young people and their families
• Assess needs and guide access to the right supports across mental health AOD primary care and work & study pathways
• Deliver evidence-based brief interventions including single session approaches for mildmoderate mental health presentations
• Partner with families and carers in treatment planning where appropriate
• Work flexibly across centre-based outreach and community settings
• Contribute to clinical reviews supervision and care escalation where required
• Build strong relationships with local GPs schools and service providers
• Support student placements and contribute to health promotion initiatives
• Maintain accurate timely client records and reporting

Who were looking for
Youll thrive in this role if you bring:

• A minimum Bachelor level qualification in a related discipline (e.g. Social Work or similar)
• Strong assessment and therapeutic skills with young people across mildmoderate presentations including brief and single-session approaches
• Experience working with young people and a sound understanding of adolescent development
• Confidence engaging young people early in their help-seeking journey and delivering developmentally appropriate care
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholders (young people families GPs schools and community services)
• The ability to prioritise manage competing demands and work both independently and collaboratively

What will make you stand out
Youll be highly regarded if you bring:

• Experience working within a headspace or similar early intervention / primary mental health model
• Demonstrated success engaging young people who may be reluctant ambivalent or disengaged from services
• Experience working with diverse communities including LGBTIQA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and culturally diverse populations
• Exposure to group-based telehealth or outreach service delivery models
• Strong knowledge of the local service system and ability to navigate referral pathways effectively

Whats in it for you 
Each is the lead agency for headspace. At Each youll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Supportive & inclusive culture  Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
• Boost your take-home pay  Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Professional development & training  Access mentoring supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning.
• Support your wellbeing with access to Fitness Passport  discounted access to hundreds of gyms pools and fitness facilities nationwide for you and your family
• Endless career opportunities  With over 200 programs across QLD NSW ACT TAS 
  and VIC there are plenty of pathways to progress
• Free confidential support  Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family
• More leave when you need it  4 or 5 weeks annual leave (dependent upon award or agreement coverage) personal/carers leave family & domestic violence leave and the option to purchase extra leave

Additional Information :

Upon application please upload your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your suitability for the role.  

To view the full Position Description click here or visit go to Work With Us - Careers - Open Roles and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation contact Deirdre Brown Manager headspace Dandenong at

Applications Close: Friday 10th July 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period so dont miss out and apply today!

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each
At Each inclusion is at the heart of how we work connect and care. Were committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples LGBTIQA communities people with disability people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Next Steps in the Hiring Process 
Learn more about next steps check out our Hiring Process Guide.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time